{"id":397723,"date":"2026-08-04T21:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T21:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/397723\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T21:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T21:08:14","slug":"houston-texans-jadeveon-clowneys-return-and-jayden-higgins-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/397723\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Texans: Jadeveon Clowney&#8217;s return and Jayden Higgins&#8217; growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"Texans defensive end\u00a0Jadeveon Clowney poses for a photo with fans Tuesday during\u00a0his first practice back with the team after signing.\u00a0\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texans defensive end\u00a0Jadeveon Clowney poses for a photo with fans Tuesday during\u00a0his first practice back with the team after signing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/sports\/texans\/article\/jadeveon-clowney-texans-return-22370843.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Jadeveon Clowney<\/a> made his return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/sports\/texans\/\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Houston Texans<\/a> training camp Tuesday for the first time in years as his reunion with the team officially started.<\/p>\n<p>Clowney said there is nothing personal with the organization over his exit in 2019, when he was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/sports\/columnists\/mcclain\/article\/McClain-Jadeveon-Clowney-a-case-of-want-vs-worth-14403018.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">traded to the Seattle Seahawks<\/a> following unsuccessful contract negotiations and the deterioration of his relationship with then-head coach Bill O\u2019Brien.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI ain&#8217;t had no hard feelings. It was just O\u2019Brien at the time,\u201d Clowney said with a chuckle. \u201cMe and him bumped heads, and I couldn&#8217;t really understand because I was an easygoing guy. I was like, \u2018All right, whatever you want from me\u2019 type of guy. Especially when I&#8217;m 21 years old, 22 years old, I was just taking people&#8217;s advice instead of really looking in the mirror trying to figure myself out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p class=\"MM_onlineOnly\" title=\"CCI Online Only\">ALEXANDER: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/sports\/texans\/article\/jadeveon-clowney-houston-return-depth-22372587.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">How Jadeveon Clowney fills a need for Texans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Clowney, the No. 1 pick in the 2014 draft, made the Pro Bowl in each of his final three seasons in Houston but hasn\u2019t made it since departing for Seattle. He played for six teams over his seven seasons outside of Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Clowney said getting traded helped him mature because it changed his mindset. In his first tenure in Houston, he was the Texans&#8217;\u00a0No. 1 pick and viewed as such. Clowney said when you\u2019re not viewed as a team\u2019s pick, you aren&#8217;t going to be handed jobs. You have to take them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m just a guy they picking up so let me go ahead and put my foot down and show them what I got,&#8221; Clowney said. &#8220;That&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve been doing year after year after year in my career. I hope I can continue to do that this year and help this team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney grabs an inflatable football as he does a social media skit during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"eager\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney grabs an inflatable football as he does a social media skit during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) interacts with fans while signing autographs during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) interacts with fans while signing autographs during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) laughs while signing autographs during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) laughs while signing autographs during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney poses for a photo while signing autographs during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney poses for a photo while signing autographs during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney signs autographs during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney signs autographs during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney (90) and Will Anderson Jr. run a pass rush technique drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney (90) and Will Anderson Jr. run a pass rush technique drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. runs a pass rush technique drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. runs a pass rush technique drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover (8) runs the ball after making a catch, with cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) defending during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover (8) runs the ball after making a catch, with cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) defending during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a pass during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a pass during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) calls out a play during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) calls out a play during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans offensive linemen Sam Hagen, left, and Trent Brown (77) run blocking drills during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans offensive linemen Sam Hagen, left, and Trent Brown (77) run blocking drills during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (32) runs the ball during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (32) runs the ball during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (32) runs the ball as safety Jaylen Reed (23) cones in to defend during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (32) runs the ball as safety Jaylen Reed (23) cones in to defend during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans wide receiver Daniel Sobkowwicz (17) makes a catch with Houston Texans cornerback Stephen Hall (41) defending during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans wide receiver Daniel Sobkowwicz (17) makes a catch with Houston Texans cornerback Stephen Hall (41) defending during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson (88) battles to make a catch against cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans wide receiver Jha&#8217;Quan Jackson (88) battles to make a catch against cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) knocks the ball away from wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson (88) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) knocks the ball away from wide receiver Jha&#8217;Quan Jackson (88) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) knocks the ball away from wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson (88) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) knocks the ball away from wide receiver Jha&#8217;Quan Jackson (88) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans cornerback Tremon Smith (11) knocks the ball loose from Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne (89) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans cornerback Tremon Smith (11) knocks the ball loose from Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne (89) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson (88) battles to make a catch against cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans wide receiver Jha&#8217;Quan Jackson (88) battles to make a catch against cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans wide receiver Justin Watson (84) makes a catch against cornerback Collin Wright (37) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans wide receiver Justin Watson (84) makes a catch against cornerback Collin Wright (37) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans tight end Jha'Quan Jackson (88) leaps to make a catch against cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans tight end Jha&#8217;Quan Jackson (88) leaps to make a catch against cornerback Brandon Codrington (17) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans tight end Jha'Quan Jackson (88) can\u2019t come down with a catch against cornerback Tremon Smith (11) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans tight end Jha&#8217;Quan Jackson (88) can\u2019t come down with a catch against cornerback Tremon Smith (11) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws to tight end Dalton Schultz (86) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws to tight end Dalton Schultz (86) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws to tight end Dalton Schultz (86) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws to tight end Dalton Schultz (86) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans quarterbacks Davis Mills (10) and C.J. Stroud (7) drop back to pass during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans quarterbacks Davis Mills (10) and C.J. Stroud (7) drop back to pass during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans safety Kaevon Merriweather (21) reaches out to make a catch during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans safety Kaevon Merriweather (21) reaches out to make a catch during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans running backs go through a ball security drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans running backs go through a ball security drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans safety Jaylen Reed (23) knocks a ball loose during a drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans safety Jaylen Reed (23) knocks a ball loose during a drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and running back Woody Marks (4) shake hands during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and running back Woody Marks (4) shake hands during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans tight ends Brevin Jordan (9) and Cade Stover (8) runs through a special teams drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans tight ends Brevin Jordan (9) and Cade Stover (8) runs through a special teams drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. catches a ball during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. catches a ball during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney warms up during his first practice returning to the Texans during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney warms up during his first practice returning to the Texans during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) runs onto the field during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) runs onto the field during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud jogs to the field during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud jogs to the field during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans place kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn kicks a soccer ball around during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans place kicker Ka&#8217;imi Fairbairn kicks a soccer ball around during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans long snapper Austin Brinkman (40) lines up to make a snap as Houston Texans place kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn stands by with his foot on a soccer ball during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans long snapper Austin Brinkman (40) lines up to make a snap as Houston Texans place kicker Ka&#8217;imi Fairbairn stands by with his foot on a soccer ball during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) makes his way to the field with wide receiver Tank Dell (1) and cornerback Kamari Lassiter (3) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) makes his way to the field with wide receiver Tank Dell (1) and cornerback Kamari Lassiter (3) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans offensive linemen Blake Fisher (57), Aireontae Ersery (79) and James Neal II (70) walk to the field during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans offensive linemen Blake Fisher (57), Aireontae Ersery (79) and James Neal II (70) walk to the field during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover walks to the field during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover walks to the field during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<img alt=\"Houston Texans cornerback Collin Wright knocks the all away from wide receiver Justin Watson (84) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans cornerback Collin Wright knocks the all away from wide receiver Justin Watson (84) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<\/p>\n<p>Clowney excited to learn playbook in training camp<\/p>\n<p>Clowney played last season with the Dallas Cowboys, finishing the year with 8 \u00bd sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 13 games.<\/p>\n<p>But Clowney didn\u2019t sign with the Cowboys until September. It wasn\u2019t the first time he joined a team right before the season or after the season started. The Texans traded him to Seattle on Aug. 31, 2019. The Ravens signed him in the middle of August in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Clowney might not have been in camp when it started last week but the 33-year-old defensive end has plenty of time to learn DeMeco Ryans\u2019 system. He said that having some time to learn the playbook before games start is something he is looking forward to doing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou know how hard it is to play when you don&#8217;t know the scheme?\u201d Clowney said. \u201cYou play a lot slower than you normally want to because you gotta look across the field. Somebody gotta tell you what to do &#8230; I&#8217;ve been doing that for so many years throughout my career.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins (81) hauls in a catch against cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins (81) hauls in a catch against cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<\/p>\n<p>Jayden Higgins continues to standout\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/sports\/texans\/article\/houston-jayden-higgins-pittsburgh-afc-playoffs-21286265.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Jayden Higgins<\/a> had another good day of practice, and his connection with C.J. Stroud continues to grow stronger.<\/p>\n<p>Stroud and Higgins connected on two passes in team drills for first down \u2014 including one against Derek Stingley Jr.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Higgins also made catches in 7-on-7 drills and a one-on-one touchdown against the All-Pro cornerback. Higgins had a solid rookie season, catching 41 passes for 525 yards and six touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>But offensive coordinator Nick Caley and Stroud believe Higgins can help elevate this offense to another level if he plays well this season.<\/p>\n<p>He came into camp looking bigger, stronger and faster and that was evident in the 1-on-1 catch he had against Stingley. Stingley tried to press Higgins at the line of scrimmage, but Higgins broke free and created enough space that he had an open path to the end zone for an easy catch.<\/p>\n<p>Through one week, Higgins has been one of the standouts. And that\u2019s great for Stroud, as well. The Texans\u2019 offense struggled to get much traction from their receivers, outside of Nico Collins, in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Houston Texans linebackerd Azeez al-Shaair (0) Marte Mapu (14) tangle during a special teams drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans linebackerd Azeez al-Shaair (0) Marte Mapu (14) tangle during a special teams drill during an NFL training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle<\/p>\n<p>Azeez Al-Shaair on adding Clowney to the defense<\/p>\n<p>Linebacker\u00a0Azeez Al-Shaair, a Texans captain the past two seasons, celebrated his 29th birthday Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>And while signing Clowney doesn\u2019t count as a birthday gift for the Pro Bowl linebacker, Al-Shaair said he is happy to have Clowney on the team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRich get richer,\u201d Al-Shaair said of the move.<\/p>\n<p>Other notes<\/p>\n<p>When asked if this would be his \u201clast stop,\u201d\u00a0Clowney said he doesn\u2019t know and makes decisions year by year.<br \/>\nAl-Shaair and tight end Dalton Schultz both went down at the end of practice and were slow to get up after a play. However,\u00a0Al-Shaair said he felt \u201cgreat\u201d after practice.<br \/>\nAs the corresponding move after signing Clowney, the Texans placed WR DJ Turner on the reserve\/injured list.<br \/>\nCollin Wright, an\u00a0undrafted free agent cornerback out of Stanford, had a good practice. 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